Hunger, homelessness and gang grooming: just a normal week at one London academy
It’s the biggest story, mark my words. I think it’s really worrying. There are going to be dead children. Read more
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Colleges begin to welcome the Class of 2028
Applications are up and acceptance rates are down after a chaotic year in college admissions. But a number of factors could dampen enrollment optimism. Read more
Mandatory ‘prayer’ to ‘Mama Earth’ in UCLA med school ‘structural racism’ class
University of California Los Angeles medical students were reportedly ordered to say a “non-secular prayer” to “Mama Earth” during a mandatory “structural racism” class. Read more
Poor mental health among community college students linked to lower persistence rates
A working paper from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Columbia University studying two-year students’ habits has linked mental health-related issues, such as anxiety and depression, to worse persistence rates and credit accumulation. Read more
AI-generated lecturers take a turn at Hong Kong university
AI lecturers have the potential to free up academics’ time and create more immersive learning environments, but institutions are treading cautiously when it comes to introducing the technology into classrooms Read more
Teachers’ mental health ‘crisis’ prompts call for suicide prevention strategy
NASUWT annual conference backs plan for staff trained in mental health first aid in all schools and colleges Read more
Career options broaden for China school graduates
Chen Meina, a 29-year-old care worker, stayed in Germany and continued with her work during Spring Festival, rather than returning to her hometown in Northeast China's Liaoning province. Read more
Mandatory ASU course teaches journalism students that asking ‘Where are you from?’ is racist
A mandatory journalism course at Arizona State University has come under fire for its curriculum, which includes teaching students that asking questions such as “where are you from” are racial microaggressions. Read more
For Solar Eclipse, Colleges Give Physicists Football Star Treatment
Many stadiums will host public watch parties to instill awe, enhance science literacy, and foster community on and off campus. Read more
‘Crisis’ as Indian states battle BJP for control of universities
Latest salvo sees Keralan state government challenge national president in the Supreme Court over vice-chancellor appointments Read more
